Saturday, June 9, 2012

Packers' history,and trivia...

what Packers' Pro Football Hall of Fame member intercepted a pass in first Packers' game,on defense(Thanksgiving Day,1961,vs. Detroit Lions,won by Packers,17-9),for Vince Lombardi,and intercepted a pass,for first defensive touchdown,in Super Bowl history(Super Bowl II),in Lombardi's last game... answer:1980 Pro Football Hall of Fame member Herb Adderley... two side notes: he gave football to Lombardi,after Super Bowl II,saying to him,"i intercepted a pass in my first game for you,and i intercepted a pass in your last game",knowing that he would retire,as Packers' coach,noting also that the team was ready for the game,on Thursday,of Super Bowl II week...

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